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American Tree Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
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Challenge: Wildlife II (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF 300mm f/4.0L IS USM
Location: In my backyard
Date: Jan 24, 2006
Aperture: f 8.0, +1 2/3 E/V
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/320
Galleries: Nature, Animals
Date Uploaded: Jan 24, 2006

 It really snowed for the first time since December 10th. The birds were out in force at our backyard feeders. Spent roughly 30 minutes shooting the little guys with my big honkin' Canon 300mm f/4 IS lens.

I really have no idea how this will do, but it`s not a zoo shot. I shot this before lunch on the 24th and had to work until late on submission night and only had a short time to edit and submit.

Here is my take on this challenge. A zoo is a man-made environment. I don`t care if it looks like a natural environment... it isn't. Could the animals fend for themselves if the keepers weren't around? No. Therefore it's not a natural environment. The challenge descriptor clearly states "living in a natural environment".

Going to the zoo for this challenge was an easy copout. Images showing animals in zoos received a -1 from me on their total score.

Statistics
Place: 29 out of 261
Avg (all users): 6.4671
Avg (commenters): 7.7778
Avg (participants): 6.2727
Avg (non-participants): 6.5625
Views since voting: 1687
Views during voting: 456
Votes: 334
Comments: 18
Favorites: 3 (view)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/31/2006 07:37:33 PM
This may just be the winner. I can find nothing wrong with this photo. Good job using thirds while cropping. In to my favs!

Good luck in the challenge!
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 01/29/2006 03:18:11 PM
Very good color, clarity and DOF. The composition seems a little unbalanced. The empty space seems in the wrong place in realtion to the subject. Ignoring my opinion, this is great photo, well done!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/29/2006 07:24:22 AM
wow.. I think thats honestly the best Sparrow picture i've ever seen. :)
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 01/28/2006 11:11:22 AM
nice shot
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 01/28/2006 08:06:12 AM
This is just perfect, yes, it has the "WOW" factor as well. I love everything about this little bird..... It sends shivers down my spine, with the detail that you have captured.....
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 01/28/2006 02:16:46 AM
nice shot
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 01/27/2006 11:12:51 PM
nice picture, good dof, good colour.
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 01/27/2006 10:14:46 AM
Beautiful. Nice composition. I like the DOF as well. Really nice.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/27/2006 10:06:06 AM
One of the best bird photos in the challenge
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 01/27/2006 09:05:20 AM
Man, there are some good bird shots in this challenge! (And this is no exception!) Stunning clarity and wonderful DOF. Love the natural color tones and the warm lighting against the cold background. Outstanding job. Bumping up. 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/26/2006 07:56:35 AM
Nice photo and great detail and colors of sparrow.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/26/2006 04:30:53 AM
Perfect; lovely - meets challenge well. Good luck.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/25/2006 10:08:38 PM
7 - Very nice colors, bokeh/background, composition and capture. Criticism; 'sharper' and more 'pop' - but very difficult I know.
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 01/25/2006 08:56:09 PM
One on my favorite winter species. Nice capture
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 01/25/2006 08:22:40 PM
Great focus. I like the color of the bird against the green of the branch. I wish that little twig wasn't in front of his head.
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 01/25/2006 01:07:17 PM
Lovely...
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 01/25/2006 04:59:22 AM
wow...very nicely done
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 01/25/2006 12:48:27 AM
Gorgeous clarity on the entire bird and branch! The background really adds to the whole image as well. Very nice. :)
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